The Process of Investigation: Concepts and Strategies for Investigators in the Private Sector 2nd Edition

“An investigation is the examination, study, searching, tracking, and gathering of factual information that answers questions or solves problems. viii, 348 p. : 25 cm Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-333) and index Machine generated contents note: 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS -- Chapter 1. The Investigative Process -- Chapter 2. A Comparison of Public and Private Sectors -- Chapter 3. Qualities of the Investigator -- Chapter 4. Managing the Investigative Function -- METHODS OF SECURITY INVESTIGATION -- Chapter 5. Undercover Investigations -- Chapter 6. Surveillance -- Chapter 7. Background Investigation -- Chapter 8. Discovering Covert Crimes -- BUILDING A CASE -- Chapter 9. Interviews and Interrogation -- Chapter 10. Evidence -- Chapter 11. Written Statements, Admissions, and Confessions -- Chapter 12. The Use of Informants -- Chapter 13. Report Writing and Note Taking -- IV. APPLYING INVESTIGATIVE STRATEGIES -- Chapter 14. Problems Arise: The What of Investigation -- Chapter 15. Crime and Solution: The How of Investigation -- Chapter 16. Identifying uspects: he Who of Investigation -- Chapter 17. Finding Information: The Where of Investigation -- Chapter 18. The Time Factor: The When of Investigation -- Chapter 19. Establishing Motive: The Why of Investigation -- V. INVESTIGATIVE TECHNOLOGY -- Chapter 20. Imagery -- Chapter 21. Computers in Private Sector Investigations -- SOURCES -- INDEX Metadata comments: Includes bibliographical references (p. [331]-333) and index. inherent cut off text due tight binding”. The Process of Investigations is co-authored by professionals with broad experience in both private and public sector investigations spanning five decades. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors have updated and revised all chapters, targeting corporate executives, shoplifters, organized burglary rings, warehouse thieves, cashiers, workplace drug dealers, and corrupt public officials.Written for both the student and professional alike, this book compares and contrasts public and private sector enforcers, pinpoints the unique problems facing the investigator in a private agency, and provides updated case studies that illustrate the theories and techniques discussed.• Practical, timely, and incisive information that can be put to use in real situations• Two new added chapters on Imagery and Computers• Easily understood style clearly defines the private sector as an individual investigative arm